Important Dates

Date	Event
November 9, 2026	Applications open! Check the Eligibility page to see if you meet the requirements! And if you are, apply here.
November TBA 4:00 PM CST	Info Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying to the RBPC Registration coming coon!
December TBA 4:00 PM CST	Info Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying to the RBPC Registration coming soon!
January 29, 2027 11:59 PM CST	Applications close
Early to Mid February	Application Screening process
February 16 12:00 PM CST	Announcement of startups invited to RBPC 2027
February 22 by 5:00 PM CST	Invited startups confirm commitment to compete via the application platform; last day to withdraw without penalty.
April 8-10	RBPC at Rice University in Houston, Texas